“Social and emotional learning (SEL) programming has been proven to be an effective way to reduce the likelihood of bullying in particular because it promotes skills, empathy, behaviours, attitudes, and environmental factors that are incompatible with bullying and other forms of negative peer interactions”. “SEL programming is based on the understanding that the best learning emerges in the context of supportive relationships that make learning challenging, engaging, and meaningful; social and emotional skills are critical to being a good student, citizen, and worker; and many different risky behaviors (e.g., drug use, violence, bullying, and dropout) can be prevented or reduced when multi-year, integrated efforts develop students’ social and emotional skills.” Casel, 2011.